69-008 – Information Technology/Information Assurance Specialist II

Sandy Mac Evolution; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandy Mac Evolution seeks an IT/IA Specialist II to support DoD SAP environments at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The role performs day-to-day support for collateral, SCI, and SAP activities, ensuring security and compliance.

Candidates should have 5-7 years' related experience, DoD 8570 IAM II certification within 6 months, TS/SCI eligibility, and strong network/system administration skills in Windows server and security monitoring.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years related experience
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM II requirement within 6 months of hire
• Top Secret/SCI eligibility with BI and possible polygraph

Responsibilities

• Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer system(s) assigned
• Maintain file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation as required
• Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance
• Prepare system for operational use and support operational tests
• Review, prepare, and update authorization packages
• Notify customer when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation
• Conduct cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection's checklist
• Review and provide technical and cyber security coordination on all Bodies of Evidence
• Identify vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures
• Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies
• Perform Video-Teleconferencing (VTC) System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration
• Provide External Information System(s) Client Support
• Perform account creations, changes, & deletions on multiple authorization boundaries
• Perform Help Desk & troubleshooting activities
• Perform Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades and modifications
• Perform system and network appliance patching activities
• Provide Government-Issued Laptop Support
• Assist in Media Control & Accountability activities
• Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities

Skills

System Administrator

Network Admin

Info Assurance

Cybersecurity

DoD 8570 IAM II

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows Server 2012R2

Exchange Server 2010/2016

LAN/WAN

COMSEC

RMF

Job description

69-008 – Information Technology/Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist II

Customer ID: 69-008

Billet Number: JUSTIFIED-1346

Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Customer Labor Category: Information Technology/Information Assurance (IT/IA) Specialist

Skill Level: 2

Salary: $117,813.65

Special Requirement Notes

MANDATORY: 5-7 years related experience, prior experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialists; SAP experience; TRAINING: DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II (in lieu of IAT Level II)

Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

Individuals must possess current Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility with an in scope BI, or enrollment into Continuous Evaluation, or an in scope open PR. Depending on the position, additional security screening may also be required (e.g., polygraph examination, etc.).

Special Access Program (SAP)

The following SAP experience shall apply:

Level II – SAP experience required

Education Clarification

An Associate's Degree in a related area has been determined to be equivalent to two (2) years' experience for all Position Descriptions.

A Bachelor's Degree in a related area has been determined to be equivalent to four (4) years' experience for all Position Descriptions including those positions that require a Master's Degree.

Position Description

The IT/IA primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:

• Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer system(s) assigned
• Maintain file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation as required
• Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance
• Prepare system for operational use and support operational tests
• Review, prepare, and update authorization packages
• Notify customer when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation
• Conduct cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection's checklist
• Review and provide technical and cyber security coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that make- up the authorization package
• Identify any and all vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures
• Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices
• Perform Video-Teleconferencing VTC System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration
• Provide External Information System(s) Client Support
• Perform account creations, changes, & deletions on multiple authorization boundaries
• Perform Help Desk & troubleshooting activities
• Perform Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades and modifications
• Perform system and network appliance patching activities
• Provide Government-Issued Laptop Support
• Assist in Media Control & Accountability activities
• Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities

Experience:

• 5-7 years related experience
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or Information Technology/Assurance Specialists

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within 6 months of the date of hire

Security Clearance:

• Current clearance as defined in the Task Order

Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2012R2 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2016, Microsoft Windows 7/10 operating systems (OS) administration and associated hardware.
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, SCI Information Systems Security Standards, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to Assessment and Authorizations
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 systems; experience with PL3 & PL4 cross domain solutions is desired
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.